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School principal accused of setting up cameras in girls’ locker rooms would watch them undress on livestream: suit
EducationSchool principal accused of setting up secret cameras
A lawsuit has been filed against Eric James, a school principal in West Virginia, accusing him of setting up secret cameras in girls' locker rooms and watching them undress on livestream.
The lawsuit, filed by 11 students, alleges that James installed four secret cameras in locker rooms and changing areas while he was principal at Brooke High School.
- A school principal accused of setting up recording devices in multiple girls’ locker rooms allegedly watched his victims undress in real time on a livestream, a new lawsuit filed against the West Virginia administrator has claimed.
- After a class action lawsuit was filed last week on behalf of eight students, three students filed civil complaints, the outlet reported.
- West Virginia school principal Eric James allegedly placed recording devices in multiple female locker rooms.
Key Takeaways
- James watched students undress on livestream
- Eric James, 53, is being sued by 11 students over allegations of setting up secret cameras
- Cameras were allegedly installed in girls' locker rooms and changing areas
- Incidents occurred at Brooke High School in Wellsburg, West Virginia
- James was principal at Brooke High School at the time of the alleged incidents
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- Right: One student on the soccer team at a previous school claimed James “would wait for her at the locker room door, let her in, and then disappear,” the complaint stated.
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- Sep 10NY Post: One student on the soccer team at a previous school claimed James “would wait for her at the locker room door, let her in, and then disappea
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